Summer

Zoar Outdoor – Summer Positions

Career Development Center Job Listings, Summer

We’re located in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts on the banks of the Deerfield River – a great place to play and work! We offer competitive wages, trainings for leadership and development, pro-deals on gear, staff trips, awards, recognition and social events that keep our staff engaged and excited to work as a team in a values-driven culture.

If the possibility of working at Zoar Outdoor excites you, take a look at our available jobs and apply. If you find this page after we’ve done most of our hiring for the season, send us an application anyway – we’re always looking for great people and things change frequently with our staffing needs throughout the season.

We hire most of our summer staff for Massachusetts by the end of spring each year. Check individual jobs below for department deadlines.

Applications are taken on a rolling basis.

Below are the jobs for which we will be hiring for the coming season:

Please read the descriptions and job requirements carefully before applying on our website

http://www.zoaroutdoor.com/jobs.htm

Attach a resume, if available, to your application and either email to jobs@zoaroutdoor.com or mail it to:

Zoar Outdoor – Employment
P.O. 245 Box
Charlemont, MA 01339

Feel free to give us a call 800-532-7483 or email us if you have any questions about employment at Zoar Outdoor.

Counselor – Marilyn Hamilton Summer Reading Program, Literacy-Sports Program

Career Development Center Part Time, Summer, Temporary

Are you passionate about working with children?  Then join the Pittsfield area’s only Summer Literacy-Sports Program. We are seeking talented and qualified individuals with strong leadership and communication skills who are comfortable interacting with and supervising a diverse group of children ranging 7-14 years old.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the safety and care of an assigned group of 6-10 campers during the camp day
* Assist with the supervision of campers while engaged in daily scheduled activities
* Actively participate in the implementation of program activities for campers and make suggestions for improvement when necessary
* Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities
* Be a role model to campers and staff by maintaining a positive attitude at all times
* Adhere to camp policies and procedures and operate activities in a safe manner
* Address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately; informing the Site Director
* Attend required staff meetings and camp training

Qualifications, Skills and Traits:

* High School Diploma
* Experience working with youth in a school, camp or recreational setting
* Ability to interact with children of  various age levels
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate information clearly
* Organized, responsible and patient with desire to provide support and encouragement to children while assisting them with improving their reading skills and participating in fun physical activities
* Team player, professional, respectful of  people from diverse backgrounds
* Ability to make sound judgment and decisions
* Positive attitude, upbeat and high energy
* Ability to commit to the scheduled hours of the program

If interested, please contact Manfred Slaughter at 413-281-5660 or Vannessa Slaughter at 413-281-0102

Job Type: Summer Temporary, Late June-Mid August (Monday-Thursday)

Rate of Pay: $10 per hour